West Ham captain Mark Noble has agreed a one-year contract extension to remain at the club until 2022, according to reports.
The midfielder has been a bit-part player under David Moyes this season but remains a crucial squad member.
He’s seen as a great influence on younger players and an important presence in the dressing room.
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According to talkSPORT, West Ham have agreed the contract with Noble and an announcement is expected soon.
The Hammers wanted to ward off any potential interest in Noble by tying him down to fresh terms.
The Englishman is now 33 years old, which means this could be his final contract.
Noble has featured 14 times in the Premier League this campaign.
He’s completed just 90 minutes once and is typically used by Moyes off the bench.
Noble is competing with the likes of Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek for a place in the team.
Their great partnership is one of the main reasons for West Ham’s success, helping them to battle for Europe.
Noble isn’t seen as the ideal player in midfield to match their high-intensity style.
Moyes tends to rely on Rice to win the ball and Soucek to get forwards when they’re on the attack.
Noble’s reduced game time this term has contributed to his lack of goals or assists.
The player is yet to register one of either in the Prem so far.
Despite this, Noble could prove to be an important squad member for the season run-in.
West Ham have 12 matches left to try and secure Champions League football for the first time.
They currently sit seventh, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with a game in hand.
Everton and Spurs are also competing with them for a coveted European place.
The Hammers face Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United tonight at 20:00.
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